Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 "Runners": Complete Update Analysis
A deep dive into Chapter 7 Season 3 "Runners" — the Shattered Coast map, the Sprites system, new weapons, and all the crossover collabs.
Season Overview
Chapter 7 Season 3, codenamed "Runners", went live on June 6, 2026 (v41.10, now updated to v41.20). The season runs until August 19, 2026, when Chapter 7 Season 4 (v42.00) takes over. The signature mechanic this season is the Sprites system — collectible little companions that buff your abilities.
Map Changes
The "Shattered" live event reshaped the island into the Shattered Coast. Several new POIs appeared:
Weapons & Mythics
New arrivals include the Extending Focus Shotgun, Chaos Exploder Rifle, Lancehead Pistol, Surgical Burst Rifle, and Bank Shot Pistol. Mythic bosses drop signature gear — Skeletor's Reacher Extending Shotgun, Wolfe's Maven Auto Shotgun, Baba Yaga's 9mm, and the Mythic Striker Pump Shotgun.
Sprites System
Over 20 Sprites rotate in every Thursday — Water, Fire, Duck, Ghost, Batman, Demon, King and more. Each Sprite powers up a different playstyle, so grabbing the right one mid-match can swing a fight. John Wick's dog also returns as a sidekick.
Crossovers
This season is stacked with collabs: John Wick, Batman, Skeletor, Baba Yaga, Vini Jr, with Spider-Man and Peely/Llama reportedly on the way.